BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Phiilppines on Sunday said will not seek delisting as a terrorist group under the Anti-Terrorism Act saying it does not recognize the legal authority of the Philippine government. The CPP issued the statement in response to the Anti-Terrorism Council's resolution to designate it and the New People's Army as terrorist organizations. The council said it found probable cause that the CPP-NPA has committed or has conspired to commit terrorist acts defined in the Anti-Terrorism Act. Aside from the allegations against the Makabayan bloc, the government has also been accusing activist groups of being "fronts" for the CPP and NPA. The CPP maintained that the Anti-Terrorism Act is an "anti-democratic" law passed to suppress opposition to the government.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2020 07:52 UTC